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TJURINGA EMU PRODUCTSBackgroundEmu Farming commenced in Queensland in 1988 when the Aboriginal Emu Farm at Cherbourg, was permitted a once only collection of 300 emus from the wild. In November 1991 commercial emu farming was approved by cabinet. Progeny from the original captured birds from Cherbourg as well as emus from other states has provided the breeding stock for all farms in Queensland. Capture of birds from the wild, for breeding or product sale is illegal in all states of Australia. This makes emu farming different to kangaroo harvesting and provides farmers with the opportunity to sell birds of a known age and quality. To farm Emus in Queensland a Licence from the Department of Environment and Heritage is required. Licence holders need to comply with strict guidelines which include running a minimum of 50 birds on a minimum of 8 ha of land. These guidelines make emu farming more regulated than for domestic stock, ostrich farming and kangaroo harvesting. The three main products produced from Emus are oil, meat and leather, although emu eggs are highly sought after for carving and painting. Eggs are also used in quiches or for sponge cakes which are real delicacies.
COMPANY PROFILE In 1993 emu farming commenced at Tjuringa and we are currently running around 700 emus of all ages and carrying out our own emu oil research program. In 1997 Tjuringa Emu Products Pty. Ltd. was established to market our own products. The background of all birds that are processed is known, which enables the company to stand by its guarantee of continuity of supply of a high quality, nutritious meat product. The birds have been fed on a combination of pasture, grain and vitamins resulting in a farmed product that is chemical free and consistently produces memorable tender, tasty meals. Birds are processed in QSAFE licensed facilities to ensure that food safety standards are maintained at all stages. All fresh meat is vacuum sealed to maintain freshness and flavour as well as preventing contamination. MISSION STATEMENT To develop the emu industry and market our products in Australia and overseas by: 1. Developing a range of emu oil skin care products, based on the use of 100% natural ingredients. 2. Undertaking research to identify (and breed from) emus that produce pharmaceutical grade oil, which will then be marketed for arthritis relief and other proven health related areas. 3. Marketing emu oil of different grades based on a scientifically supported test. 4. Developing and marketing a range of emu meat products that are acceptable to customers in Australia and overseas. 5. Producing high quality emu leather and value adding this as exclusive Tjuringa fashion garments. 6. Having obtained these objectives to expand the farming operation to meet the increasing demand. |
